Leaning into vulnerability is necessary for growth from "summary" of Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan,Lisa Laskow Lahey
In order to grow, individuals must be willing to confront and embrace their vulnerabilities. This means acknowledging and accepting areas where they may not have all the answers, where they may feel uncertain or exposed. It involves being open to the possibility of failure, of being wrong, of not having it all figured out. This can be a scary prospect for many people, as vulnerability often brings up feelings of discomfort and fear. However, it is only by leaning into these feelings of vulnerability that true growth and development can occur. When we avoid vulnerability, we are essentially closing ourselves off to new experiences and opportunities for learning. We are playing it safe, sticking with what we know and avoiding anything that may challenge or stretch us. While this may feel comfortable in the short term, in the long run it prevents us from reaching our full potential. By leaning into vulnerability, we are opening ourselves up to new possibilities, new ways of thinking, and new ways of being in the world. We are giving ourselves the space to learn and gr...
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